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St. Thomas Aquinas Regional School
The Crusader Connection
October 11, 2017
Volume 6 issue 7
St. Thomas
Week
Principal’s News Sister Kateri Rose, O.P Principal
Calendar Items 10/13 Fall Festival
Spirit Wear Day @ Stars 12-3 PM Noon Dismissal No PM extended
day 4pm Soccer game @Veterans Park
10/20 Spirit Wear Date Night @SEAS 6:30 pm 10/26 End of 1st
quarter Restless Concert @ SEAS 10/27 No school Professional
Development Date Night @SEAS 6:30 pm 11/2 8th Grade Doughnut
Sale
Contents Notes from Sister School Announcements
Jr. Sacristan Program Fall Festival (Spirit Wear Day) MS Chess
Club
Date Night Middle School Musical
Restless concert 8
th grade doughnut sale
Sports Basketball coach needed Crusaders Pride PTO
Used Uniform Sale Rosary
Pilgrim Virgin
Parents In Prayer Other
Home and School
Connection September
Issue
This Week’s Planner
Dear Aquinas Parents, A big “Thank You!” to all who attended our
middle school potluck social this past Saturday. It was another
wonderful evening of community and was enjoyed by all. Thank you
for giving of yourself and your time to support each other in this
Aquinas family. This week, I just want to share two resources with
you. First is a tool for parents to help them manage their child’s
portable devices--assuming he/she has one or more. It is called
Disney Circle and was highly recommended by Aquinas middle school
parents who have been using it and are pleased with the results.
Here is what they had to say about the tool: “It allows us to limit
individual apps, types of websites (such as “online gaming”), set
time limits, block for periods of time, and set bedtime. It also
blocks inappropriate websites based on the age of the user and
records internet surfing history. It works for cell phones,
computers, and gaming consoles. It does not interfere with access
to online school applications, like Google Classroom, and does not
slow down internet responsiveness.” It sounds like an all-around
win to me! Secondly, I would like to share an article with you. The
title of the article is “How Smartphones Hijack Our Minds” and it
is loaded with data from multiple recent studies demonstrating that
increased use of iPhones weakens the intellect. You may recall that
at the Back-to-School Nights I told you that if there was just one
thing that you could do to help your child to be more academically
successful (besides having a relationship with the Lord) it should
be to eliminate technology from his/her life as much as possible.
This article demonstrates the reasons behind my saying this. I read
the article, completely enthralled, from beginning to end. It
relates what I believe we all know intuitively but don’t want to
admit because we’re comfortable with where we are and admitting
that all of this data is significant means making life changes that
are hard to make. I encourage you to read the article and be open
to evaluating how your family makes use of technology. If you
really want your child to be happy and successful, a great place to
start is right here! I am looking forward to seeing all of you at
our Fall Festival this Friday! It is always a fantastic day filled
with fun. Don’t forget to join us in cheering on our Aquinas boys’
soccer team after the festival at Veteran’s park! With prayers, Sr.
Kateri Rose, O.P.
STARS website Parent Login User name: STARSparent Password:
stars-40thyear
This is a general login account for all Parents.
Please do not change the password.
Aquinas Library Amazon book
wish list
Fall Festival Weather Report
It looks Great!
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The Crusader Connection (Continued)
This Friday, we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the final
apparition of the Blessed Mother to the three shepherd children at
Fatima. To commemorate this beautiful event, the school community
will participate in an International Rosary on Friday morning at
approximately 8:15. All parents and families are welcome to join us
in the school gym for this time of prayer.
Fall Festival- Spirit Wear DAy You may purchase your tickets for
Fall Festival online or in the front office. Single admission
tickets are $3, Family admission tickets are $10.
Concession/Activity tickets are $10 for a strip of 11. Aquinas Swag
will be sold at the Fall Festival...stop by the table to check out
the limited supply available at closeout prices. Sellers will
accept cash or check for purchases. Come join in the fun!
Calling all bakers
(and non-bakers)…we are in need of cakes for the Cake Walk at
the upcoming Fall Festival, Friday, October 13th. You may drop off
your cake the morning of the 13th in the school office. Home-made
and store bought sweets both happily accepted, as well as boxed
cup-cakes and pies. The participants play “musical chairs” and the
winner gets to choose from the Cake Table. The more sweets, the
more fun for all! Thank you for your generosity.
Fall Festival Volunteers needed Please take a look at the Sign
Ups for many positions needed to make this year’s Fall Festival
great! Opportunities are available for Indoor or Outdoor activities
as well as set up and clean up.
Middle School Chess Club We are Happy to announce that Aquinas
will be hosting a Middle School Chess Club again this year. There
are only 20 spaces available. Interested students will be bringing
the registration form home today.
Notes From Sister
School Announcements
On October 13, the 100th anniversary of Our Lady's final
appearance to the shepherd children at Fatima and the day on which
the Miracle of the Sun occurred, Donald Cardinal Wuerl will
consecrate the United States of America to the Immaculate Heart
of
Mary. EWTN will broadcast this historic consecration live from
the
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
in
Washington.
Note: You still have time to seek the plenary indulgence
offered
during this Centennial!
A special thank you to all Lunch Volunteers.
Due to cancellations, there are still several slots that
need to be filled for October and November.
Please see the Sign Up for more information.
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The Crusader Connection (Continued)
Date Nights Couples Date Nights are back! The first Date is
scheduled for October 20th. You and your spouse are invited to a
series of seven romantic, candlelit dinners sponsored by St. Thomas
Aquinas Regional School! These $20 per couple romantic dinners will
include some short videos designed to make it a special evening and
deepen your relationship together. Be assured this is a one-on-one
night that will have NO sharing of anything. It is between you and
your spouse. There will even be free babysitting! For more
information, or to purchase tickets click here. Date Nights provide
a volunteer opportunity. If you are able to help set-up or
clean-up, Signup here.
Middle School Musical Meeting There is a mandatory meeting for
parents whose children want to participate in Mary Poppins, on
WEDNESDAY, October 18th at 6:00p.m. If you are unable to attend,
there will be an alternate meeting to be held on Tuesday, October
24th at 8:00 a.m.
Restless Save the Date! On Thursday, October 26th at 7:00 PM
Aquinas will host a concert by "The Restless." This talented
Christian band has been featured at our Youth Rally the last two
years and the students love their inspirational and energetic
style. We are excited to offer this faith-filled family evening of
music and praise. The concert will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann
Seton in the Social Hall. Doors will open at 6:30 PM with cookies
and lemonade available before the concert.
8th grade doughnut sale Thursday, November 2nd. Doughnuts will
be $1.00 each or $8.00 for a dozen. Coffee and hot chocolate will
be available. See the doughnut flyer to preorder your doughnuts
today. Please support our fundraiser to get to New York.
Basketball Coaches needed The STARS athletic program is looking
for a volunteer Boys JV basketball coach for the winter season
(November-January). Some experience and knowledge of the game
needed. If you are interested please contact Mrs. Ferguson
[email protected]
All game schedules are available on the Athletics page of the
school website.
Sports
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The Crusader Connection (Continued)
If your student /club has an accomplishment or success you would
like to have highlighted please submit your entry information
to
[email protected] (you may include pictures). Entries
may be edited.
Valentina Barrera (4B) participated in the 2017 Columbus Day
Soccer Tournament in Virginia Beach. The girls won the Championship
for U10s girls category. Valentina is part of the Girls soccer team
with PWSI club.
Used uniform Sale There will be a Used Uniform Sale on 26
October from 3-5 PM, in the OLA conference room. Used uniform
donations will be accepted anytime in the front office until the
day of the sale. All items are only $5 each but anyone who donates
3 or more CLEAN pieces can make a purchase for only $3/piece. Cash
or checks will be accepted. All proceeds will go to the PTO and
benefit STARS students. Volunteers are needed for the Used Uniform
sale. These individuals will help set-up tables, take clothes out
of bins, arrange clothes on tables according to size, meet and help
parents select uniforms, and clean-up. If interested please sign up
on the STARS volunteer opportunities web site.
Monthly Rosary and Pilgrim Virgin See the attached form for the
opportunity to support Aquinas with a monthly rosary and the
attached form for the opportunity to have the Fatima Pilgrim Virgin
Mary statue visit your home.
Parents in Prayer
Let Us Pray: For Pope Francis, that God will continue to bless
him, as he leads the Church.
For Bishop Burbidge, that God will bless him as he leads his
flock.
For the special intentions of St. Thomas Aquinas Regional
School. For the victims of the Las Vegas tragedy, that God will
guide them through this time of sorrow and suffering and give them
strength. For the victims of the hurricanes and fires throughout
our country, that God will guide them through this devastation and
keep them safe. For the baby of an Aquinas family that God will
grant the baby strength and healing.
Crusader’s Pride
PTO Announcements
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The Crusader Connection (Continued)
For the safety and well-being of our Armed Forces serving
throughout the world. For Mr. Britto, Mrs. Britto’s husband, for
strength and healing. For Eileen Fitzgerald, mother-in-law of Mrs.
Fitzgerald, for strength during her treatment.
For the repose of the soul of Kim Decowski, Mrs. McNulty’s
sister-in-law, aunt of Killian and Maeve. For the repose of the
soul of Cece Iroma, mother of Wendolyn El (Aquinas and JP alumni).
For Jennifer Fernandez, mother of Evan, that God will restore her
health.
For Alvaro Parada, father of Anthony and Mariah, that God will
restore his health.
For an Aquinas Community member, that God may grant healing and
strength.
Our Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions Workers and the Unemployed:
That all workers may receive respect and protection of their
rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to
contribute to the common good. We are blessed to have such
wonderful families in our Aquinas community and one of the many
spiritual gifts we give each other is praying for the
intentions
listed. Email your prayer intentions to [email protected]
St John Paul the Great Open House Saint John Paul the Great
Catholic High School turns 10 this year! Come to the Open House on
Sunday, November 5, from 1 -4pm to learn about all that has been
accomplished in the last decade! The first 100 8th graders to
pre-register receive a free t-shirt! Visit jpthegreat.org or email
[email protected] or call 703.445.0300 for more info!
Super Science Day at JP the Great Saint John Paul the Great
Science Department is hosting a Super Science Saturday (RSVP). On
October 21st, from 9:00-noon, you will have a chance to work real
high school labs, meet the teachers in the department, hang out
with some of our National Science Honors students and generally
have a GREAT time. Click here for the flyer with more information
and click here for the permission form.
Other
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The Crusader Connection (Continued)
JP Fun Run for Options Supports our Special Education Options
Program Hosted by the JP Family Association Saturday, November 18,
8am. View event page here! Register here! (Register by Nov 9 to get
your free race t-shirt!) Questions? Please email:
[email protected]
JP the Great Middle School Activities Special Activities for
Middle School Students at St John Paul the Great Catholic High
School: Drama and Acting Class Performances: Frankenstein /
November 17 - 19, 2017 Madrigal Feast / December 9 Merchant of
Venice / January 12, 2018 Little Women - The Musical / April 27 -
29
Catholic Apologist at OLA On Saturday, November 4th at OLA the
Knights of Columbus are sponsoring all day talks by a well-known
apologist. John Martignoni has a weekly radio show on EWTN; his
talks are focused on teaching the faith through the use of
scripture and providing the information necessary to defend the
faith. The Knights are opening this wonderful event first to the
parishioners of OLA and the families at Aquinas and St. John Paul
the Great. Only 500 reservations will be accepted. Please see the
attached flyer for more information. If you are interested, sign up
quickly. After October 16th, the event will be announced to 10
other parishes in the surrounding area.
Diocesan Pilgrimage Bishop Burbidge and the Arlington Diocese
are sponsoring a Pilgrim Experience for the Whole Family on
Saturday, October 14th at the Basilica in Washington. The day
includes a Holy Hour with reflections on the Message of Fatima,
Mass, and a Eucharistic Procession to the Saint John Paul II
National Shrine. To view the entire agenda visit
arlingtondiocese.org/diocesanpilgrimage
Married and Engaged Couples A Retreat for led by Fr. Paul Scalia
Saturday, October 21, 2017 Holy Trinity Catholic Church,
Gainesville, VA For more information and to register please see
their website www.holytrinityparish.net/event/marriage-retreat/ or
contact [email protected].
Our Faith at CDU Catholic Distance University (CDU) has some
great 8-week courses and 3-week seminars coming up this month:
What Catholics Should Know About Islam Exploring the Scriptures
for Types of Mary Church History I: Early Christians to the Middle
Ages Introduction to Scripture and Salvation History The Catholic
Theological Tradition Applied Catholic Spirituality Fundamental
Moral Theology
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The Crusader Connection (Continued)
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